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2010 Map of Sauceda Ranch

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Sauceda Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Sauceda Ranch serves as a central hub in this high-desert landscape of Presidio County, where the infrastructure of ranching meets the drainage systems of the Trans-Pecos. The map documents a network of critical water sources, including Lava Escondido Spring and Horsetrap Spring, which have historically sustained life in this arid environment. The terrain is deeply incised by features like Lava Canyon and Panther Canyon, illustrating the complex erosional patterns of the region.

Remote outposts and geographic markers like Papalote Escondido, Papalote Llano, and Papalote Seco denote localized points of activity, likely centered around water wells or windmills. Aviation access is provided via the Big Bend Ranch Airport, while the presence of Madrid Falls in the southeast corner highlights a rare significant elevation drop in the local drainage system. The Llano Loop provides the primary vehicular transit through this expansive territory.